Product Owner, Privacy

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the privacy product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities and compliance needs
• Translate legal, regulatory, and business requirements into clear product specifications and user stories
• Partner with cross-functional teams including legal, engineering, and business to deliver product enhancements
• Drive prioritization, backlog management, and release planning to maximize business impact
• Monitor product performance, user adoption, and key success metrics
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure the successful delivery of third-party solutions
• Identify and resolve system gaps, inefficiencies, and production issues

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product management, privacy operations, or compliance technology
• Strong knowledge of privacy regulations including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA
• Hands-on experience with privacy management platforms and workflow configuration
• Proven ability to translate complex legal and business requirements into scalable product solutions
• Strong understanding of SaaS platforms, APIs, enterprise systems, and data flow management
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira or Confluence
• Experience supporting privacy workflows such as consent management, DSARs, and cookie compliance
• Knowledge of data governance, risk management, and cybersecurity best practices
• Relevant certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, or CSPO

About the Company

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. The company operates across core markets including political news, business news, golf, and sports entertainment, serving audiences through iconic brands such as CNBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, and E!.